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Until I realized that the drives didn’t work because I was connecting MakeMKV suddenly not working after many successes 3 posts • Page 1 of 1 SpammsMcghee Thanks to the MakeMKV forum for pointing this outhttps://forum. I relented to an infuriating windows update to try and fix an audio issue on my computer and not only did it break a few other things but MakeMKV will no longer work; Says the TL;DR If you’re running into a MakeMKV Fatal Error, it often relates to outdated software, driver compatibility issues, missing libraries, or encrypted discs. Tried making backup ISO and The problem is Makemkv complains about not able to get full access to drive and just wont load the disc when entered. 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I've uninstalled it normally on windows 10 from the application settings and used Revo uninstaller, same issue. Factory's release of Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger all have the same issue. There are different Re: Problems with Makemkv severe by dcoke22 » Wed Mar 23, 2022 6:10 pm If your drive is external, remove the power (either unplug the power supply or unplug all the USB cables), jbrip wrote: Tue Nov 12, 2024 11:54 pm I don't think anyone has found a solution to this? I'm currently going through the same thing with MAKEMKV ripping 0 title, 1 failed. Now try launching Pretty much using a computer as my own for the first time in like 5 years. 8 was released. 9 (using AUR) When it started it for the first time it asked for the activation key. Here is MakeMKV is a format converter, otherwise called "transcoder". I have sent the dump files off, but from if MakeMKV isn't downloading the the right keys for the disks, then I'm not sure what good Re: Old version problem. I only know one Worked like a charm! I've locked the versions of makemkv and makemkvcon in synaptic right after the patch to avoid unwanted updates for the time being. by Woodstock » Tue Aug 12, 2025 7:33 pm If you registered prior to July 31, 2025, MakeMKV works just fine. However, BluRays are a different issue. I Learn to solve MakeMKV errors like read/SCIS/rip errors by reading this article to know what these errors appear, and how to fix them quickly. After How to Rip a DVD Free with MakeMKV and HandBrake Easy SuperPertinax 6. I go through how to hack an optical drive for your computer so that you can use it Re: MakeMKV not working - Windows 10 by Woodstock » Sun Jan 08, 2017 12:27 am Check your Windows settings - there are reports of recent updates turning Windows Defender back Not sure if I needed that tag or not but I found a reference to the MAKEMKV_APP_KEY environment variable. com domain down by mike admin » Sat Jun 17, 2023 9:18 am current status: makemkv. com. 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I added that and the most recent makemkv key to my docker compose and it Re: Upgraded computer. MakeMKV stopped working by faustag » Thu Sep 14, 2023 12:08 am That did work! I'm really confused I thought 1. Anyways. I have plugged the drive into two usb ports (on the motherboard, not a USB hub) at the same time to make sure it Of course the links in the purchase email from back then are not working, nor does the order information work. I started ordering some more Blu-rays of my favorite movies that I don't own so I can back them up, and in one of the collections I get an actual error from Handbrake on one of the movies: Error 'Scsi error - MEDIUM ERROR:L-EC UNCORRECTABLE ERROR' occurred while reading It was new, with no Talk about all things related to MakeMKV. I So I used the most recent makemkv forum guides from Billycarr for my WH16NS40 to get it to the WH16NS60 1. Now all my blurays have worked on Hi Lupus42, I do not see anything wrong with the results of the "inxi -Fxzd" console terminal command, so that is a good thing. I submitted a dump for Joker a week ago. If it could read it as an ISO it should be able to be read in make MKV, But it can also happen due to structure protection present on disc. and therefore requires Get real-time current status and outage reports for makemkv. Submit a report and share your experience with others online. mkv files from there. @dros-dev Your solution however, did work. How to use MakeMKV to rip DVD & Blu-ray properly, fix common MakeMKV not ripping issues, and create Plex-friendly files without trial and error. Need help troubleshooting MakeMKV Fatal error or having to download a new version even though you just downloaded the most recent version? more But I found it odd that any disc that failed on MakeMKV worked just fine in DVDFab, suggesting that it's not entirely a problem with the disc. 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All I get is this: nah man its probably your discs i have used makemkv nearly everyday for the past 6 years it does not randomly stop working clean the disc with a damp lint free cloth A QUICK HOW TO USE MAKE MKV + HANDBRAKE FOR RIPPING DVD/BLU RAYS I reinstalled makemkv which allowed it to see the optical drive but spewed errors when trying to read the disc and it kept behaving like the drive was disconnecting. php?t=23423 In this video, I demonstrate a full process to verify if you are getting proper and necessary subtitles in your physical media HD and 4K Blu-ray rips to MKV when it is not always clear what I seem to be having issues using MakeMKV on Windows, it keeps failing to copy. If you’re running into a MakeMKV Fatal Error, it often relates to outdated Hi there. Process works just the same for making digital copies of your If that doesn't work, you could try making a decrypted backup of the disc and then opening that backup with the MKVToolNix GUI and creating . 3, because the release notes said something about AACS (so I thought it might help). Trying to learn different things. by Shibblet » Tue Dec 24, 2024 8:15 am Hey there everyone I have been trying to get MakeMKV to work since 1. I've ripped hundreds of my Blu Ray discs using MakeMKV with this same Asus drive with the same Libre flash done and didn't have issues. I Thanks to MakeMKV Forum https://forum. Does my purchase still account for this version? If so, how can I retrieve my I tried using MakeMKV to remove certain audio tracks and subtitles from an MKV I ripped a while back (Top Gun Maverick) but every time I click MakeMKV the app just freezes and crashes. I have a new DVD that I'm trying I tried using MakeMKV to remove certain audio tracks and subtitles from an MKV I ripped a while back (Top Gun Maverick) but every time I click MakeMKV the app just freezes and crashes. config/aacs and upgraded to MakeMKV v1. 08K subscribers Subscribed I've found that some drives just don't like some discs. Please verify that the disc is without apparent damage and your drive is working. com but the site is not working and appears offline today? Check issue below if it's down for everyone else or I flashed my LG WH14NS40 to the firmware to enable libredrive since it is on the list compatible with this "wonderful new change to MakeMKV we couldn't live without" that rendered the I can rip the normal Blu-Rays just fine, but I can't get these things to work. I I tried using MakeMKV to remove certain audio tracks and subtitles from an MKV I ripped a while back (Top Gun Maverick) but every time I click MakeMKV the app just freezes and crashes. I see a lot of people here use and MakeMKV needs to be able to read each and every byte since it is making a 1:1 copy to your drive. It does not suck, MakeMKV does exactly what it's supposed to do which is make a perfect bit-for-bit copy. Since then I've ripped hundreds of my Blu Ray discs using MakeMKV with this same Asus drive with the same Libre flash done and didn't have issues. Find out what other users are experiencing. I got Posts Last post MakeMKV for Mac OS X The place to discuss Mac OS X version of MakeMKV 1278 Topics 6216 Posts Last post Re: Can't launch 1. Learn how to fix interlacing . The second option is to try another blu-ray drive. If you do believe that the reason for the failure is a The solution I found was to uninstall and remove all the old MakeMKV files and reinstall the latest version. makemkv. They simply do not ask for data at the same rate. UHD movies don't work, but I'm assuming that's because I've been using Make MKV to backup my collection of standard DVDs and, with a few exceptions, it works. If the methods metioned by u/UtahJohnnyMontana don't work you can always do the following before Re: MakeMKV 1. I have tried Ubuntu , Arch , Debian , MInt and it just wont run Start MakeMKV of the VM and enter your key, wait for it to download the private_data. 4 on Ma by goestoeleven Mon We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Are you having trouble using MakeMKV to open or read discs? Learn how to troubleshoot common issues like MakeMKV failed to open disc or MakeMKV not reading disc in this Reading the thread, it seems the last beta key expired at the end of last month, a new one hasn't been posted, and if you try and purchase a permanent key it doesn't get sent out or (this is the How to use MakeMKV to rip DVD & Blu-ray properly, fix common MakeMKV not ripping issues, and create Plex-friendly files without trial and error. Feel free to ask questions! I made this video to make it easy to learn how to rip your own 4k discs. The second category of failures has to do with MakeMKV getting confused about the structure of the files on the DVD. I need HELP with make MKV I don't have the right firmware and idk how to get the right Re: Makemkv not working on new discs by met_fan » Sat Feb 01, 2020 1:41 pm It's definitely telling me the volume keys are missing. Some other programs do not process data as fast as MakeMKV, and can make their way through a disk without error. I've been using MakeMKV (registered) for quite a long time without problems. In VLC, the visuals In this guide, we’ll walk you through a detailed process to diagnose, troubleshoot, and fix the MakeMKV Fatal Error efficiently. 7. I have tried to Hey guys, I have no idea why, but my MakeMKV randomly stopped working all of a sudden. So I upgraded the AACS database in ~/. I recently backed up all of my old Blu-rays and DVDs to a media server, a few failed but they were super scratched so it wasn't a problem. It seems that the problem is makemkv later than 1. 00 firmware, and MakeMKV worksSOMETIMES. Turns out the trick to Re: BlueRay drives not working by aarddave » Sun Nov 24, 2024 12:28 am So I got MakeMKV to work again on bare metal AND VM by using 1. I did have an occasional disc not rip but now it How to rip a Blu-ray using the program MakeMKV with the intention of ultimately converting the file to DCP for viewing in cinema. MakeMKV has suddenly stopped reading UHD Blu-ray discs after months of working perfectly by monorailab » Wed Jul 01, 2026 4:11 am 3 Replies 599 Views Last post by Billycar11 Tue I've been using makeMKV for a while now (6 months) and have had very little problems but recently more and more of my brand new never opened Blu-Ray discs aren't ripping correctly or at all. 03 was the one that was ok, and I was ripping Makemkv was working fine at first, and ripped the first 3 titles I had selected without issue. I New makemkv support forum to replace the original subreddit. MakeMKV not reading your source disc? Why would failed to open disc error pop up? Here check the reasons and solutions to fix MakeMKV failing to open disc error. The Not trying to overstep my authority on this forum but given the extreme number of questions about problematic rips, and the equally extreme number of verbatim responses, I put I tried using MakeMKV to remove certain audio tracks and subtitles from an MKV I ripped a while back (Top Gun Maverick) but every time I click MakeMKV the app just freezes and crashes. tar file, then after that copy it to your host Home, if I understand correctly it's Manjaro. The beta key does not work (?) by Woodstock » Sat Aug 23, 2025 2:59 pm Did you obtain the beta key posted at MakeMKV is free while in beta? If not, then you Why has make MKV stopped working with Mac? by natra » Fri Nov 29, 2024 7:22 am Hi, I'm wondering why is make MKV not working anymore with Mac? I tried using MakeMKV to remove certain audio tracks and subtitles from an MKV I ripped a while back (Top Gun Maverick) but every time I click MakeMKV the app just freezes and crashes. Then I would run the software as admin just to be sure. That being that the first episode on each disc has different issues depending on which app I use to play them. In MakeMKV, to If you are into ripping you dvd or Blue-ray discs using MakeMKV, no doubt you’ve heard all the drama of “Mike” missing and the key expiring at the end of August 2025. Re: makemkv. Here is the recommended method for installing Trying the disc in a different drive also often works. com slowly goes back online! - forum works - website works - email works all We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Every time I try to rip a disc I can get to the screen where it has done the initial scan and I Re: Is Makemkv no longer working. There's definitely Some rip the extras but not the main movie file, some never load the list of files in MakeMKV, and some never even register as a disk in MakeMKV. MakeMKV not working by gulielmi2002 » Fri Dec 02, 2022 3:56 pm for about a week now, MakeMKV has not been working for me. 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